Confidence and a Clear Business Plan

It has been some time since I last wrote. I have been playing with many marketing ideas to identify A Clear Business Plan.

We know it's obvious to have a plan, describing how to tackle the planning and implementation of any business, but as I have discovered this is not as easy as I have once made out it to be.

In order for me to know where my business is going, there is one thing that can make all the difference... confidence!
From writing the plan to telling others about it and asking the professionals questions,can takes time, guts and courage. There are so many other people that have been in the marketing industry for a lot longer than I have, but I can't admit to knowing less, only need to know what I know!

Where to start?

- Set out clear definable objectives for your business
- Identify key market players and competitors
- Master a new topic in your industry, to create a competitive advantage for yourself
- Be confident in your abilities

A Clear Business Plan is highlighted below that is easy to follow and apply:

This is not a comprehensive plan… but its gets you started!!

1. Name of your business –
Easy to Remember
Can you get the .co.za or the .com
Can your customer spell the name your name easily ( when searching in phone book or online)
Create a name that you are confident you like

2. Vision –
What your big dream?
Number of employees
Offices
Business structure
Add lots of details…

Confidence is needed Knowing that your business is going to be a Big success.

After watching ‘The secret’, I realized, your dreams are only as big as your imagination allows it to be.

3. Mission statement –
This defines what your business does, what activities it performs and what is unique about it
that stands out from your competitors (A competitive advantage- love that word)

4. Goals and objectives

5. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) -
by analyzing these characteristics in your business, you will get a
clearer idea of what it will take for you to not only to survive
but also prosper.

Acknowledge what you strengths and Weaknesses are to make you more confident.


- Build on your strengths
- Determine weaknesses
- Take advantage of opportunities
- Side Step
threats

6. Strategic action plan –
This is the most critical step of
your business plan, because without it, your business will not
get off the ground. This should include your sales and marketing
strategies.

7. Financial plan
Lay out what capital is going into the business.

Conclusion:
Now that you have a Clear Business Plan, make it a part of
you by knowing and understanding it clearly. Build upon it
continuously and refer to it often, so you remain on track to
building a profitable business.


I am very fortunate to have so many confident people around me. They have been an inspiration and driving force in my life.
We all do have the power to lead by others examples and take a plunge at what we think could be Great!

Marketing success

Having had a great last week, with a fabulous new client and there for I had a a great weekend. A marketing success.

Was so nice to think positively about new ventures and ready to take them head on.

A wise person once told me that you should pretend to be more wealthy than what you are, to attract money, and no one knows what you have in your bank account. i think it could hold true.

I am now venturing into the very interesting world of internet marketing.

But must go to bed or don't think Ill wake up for my new adventure tomorrow!

Valentines Day!!!!!

Its Valentines Day. A day for cupid to show himself and shoot you in the heart... ahhh my boyfriend is coming back from a trip to be here today so Im happy:)

Happy Valentines day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PS: a money making scheme, but who cares

So spend lots of money on your loved ones... an excuse to shop who needs one!!

Big Propsal

Woke up bright and early this morn to do a major proposal for a client. Bit nervous about it all, but just going with the flow and not saying no to any opportunities...

will decide if thats a good or a bad thing. Should one focus or grab at whatever experience one can get.

I'm sure that there is more that one school of thought on that one.

Must get ready to write, wish me luck.

Weekend Review

Thought that this was quite fun. Interesting to see how my rating was so thought, you might be interested to see yours.

Have a great weekend!

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The coffee club

There are a bunch of Techi, marketing and design people who get together, discuss and network.

Was on my way to the coffee shop, parked my car and got out. Thought, let me check how much cash I have on me. Realizing I left my whole wallet behind. could not go into the coffee shop and not even order a coffee. If i was going with someone else I would a asked for a coffee... hmm but not the people Im trying to net work with.

So there is always next time!!

The Perfect Jackpot

Casino's come in all shapes and sizes. Flashy ones and shy ones. Those that promise the world and deliver nothing of what they say. Most importantly why not have a directory of those casino's that you don't need a deposit or give you the option if you don't mind paying one.

Doing my every day research and looking around for helpful info, online casino blue book, the perfect site that can give you details of many online casino's. If you enjoy gambling responsibly then why fuss and make a tough search.This casino site is ranked by bonus size, payout percentage, customer service, game features, numbers of games, software graphics, and ease of use. Choose your preference of gaming such as Baccarat , Roulette, Craps, Poker,Slots and more.

If you having problems with an existing casino or having trouble choosing one, the gambling">online casino blue book can help.

Now thats great customer service.

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Bad Service

Sometimes the most simple things are some how not what we get from companies that we give our business to.

Bad Service:

In an era when service, relationship building, personalization and custom made is so well spoke of, why is it still so hard for some businesses to provide service and with a smile at that.

I just don't understand why, when calling for a quotation.. no one gets back to me with an answer. I forced to call them again and again waiting for the answer so that the business can provide me with the opportunity to make Them money!

Service especially in the Service Industry is something we should strive to achieve. Ever heard of the idea, 'to exceed the customers expectations.' My expectations would be exceeded if I simply got a call back!

So here is a little tip from me to this great expanse on earth:

The customer may not always be right, but the customer is still always king

So much to do and So little time

The four Day week- sounds bliss


Dont working hard, but working cleverly smart!

There are many obstacles in achieving this Four Day Week regime, but I have researched it is possible.

How to make it happen:

Working a little less sounds amazing, but if we don't have enough time in 5 days how on earth are we going to manage four days?

Remember: there will always be more work to do... so its about self restraint and keeping to a set program.

a). Whether or not you are self-employed
b). If you sell products or services


It doesn’t really matter how you do it, as long as you limit your work week.I like the idea of working from 8 am - 5pm. Truth is when you have a few thngs to do during the day, i tend to then work later.. so tough one.

Anyway, love the idea, but think that in my case and my business Natural Gravity, its going to take time before I can act on the Four Day Week.

Pay Per Post - Rearing to go

Wow, I have just joined up with a fantastic company called Pay Per Post.

Who would have thought that someone would have come up with this very clever way to increase traffic to others websites and then also give those like me, whom are mad about blogging, the opportunity to do it and earn money! Great!


My story is an exciting one. After working for a boss for many years and somehow never quite felt like I was making a difference, I recently decided to start my own Marketing Company. So many feelings of nervousness and fear, happiness and drive have all taken over me. What a great opportunity to go for my dreams. Not having to go into the office but actually earn my own money and have my own time.

My very sweet and supportive friend then said that I should join Pay Per Post to earn a nice amount while I’m getting my business up and going. It had been so easy. I had already been writing about my marketing experience and knowledge on my blog, so decided to submit it for approval and see if it makes the cut. And it DID. I new that my decision to resign and go for my dreams was the right thing because everything was falling into place.

Being apart of the Pay Per Post community is going to give me the financial boost to get my business up and going. I still have so much to learn and am sure that I will make friends with others that have had much more experience than me on ‘Pay Per Post’.

I’m rearing to go and very excited!!

Dressed for success- Body Language

In order to portray confidence in this tough superficial world, Im off to get a semi make over.

Not quite, just touch up...girls stuff.

Ill be ready, 'dressed for success' by the end of the day.

Ready to take on new clients for another day at the office.

Part of any marketing process is selling the right idea to the consumer.
We can identify many tips to 'dress for success':

Firtsly a deffinition:
Body language is a broad term for forms of nonverbal communication using body movements

Voluntary body language refers to movement, gestures and poses intentionally made by a person

Involuntary body language quite often takes the form ohttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.bold.gif
insert bold tagsf facial expression. often shows emotion.

1. Eye Contact
2. Facial Gestures
3. Torso and hand Behavior
4. Body movement and dress

There is a lot of a research and detail on this subject. I have majored in a degree in communication and still have only touched on this very complex phenomenon.

One can get a great deal of info from the net.We need to be more conscious about the actions that we do and expressions that we make in everyday and business life

Marketng Meating

Was that meating and greating or just meeting?

lol making myself laugh now!

All this dressing up for a meeting makes me feel like lamb

Monday Around the Corner

Looking forward to Monday. So much to do and so little time!